Albany Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Theater Albany showing a house and heritage elements
Radium Springs Gardens featuring a garden, a bridge and a pond
Albany
Thronateeska Heritage Center which includes heritage elements and interior views
Flint RiverQuarium which includes marine life and interior views

Visit this picturesque Georgia city for its great history museums, Civil War sites and plenty of fun outdoor activities and natural attractions. 

Albany is located in the southwestern part of the state of Georgia. The city has a rich past, playing a critical role in the civil rights movement. Come here to enjoy nature. Explore scenic trails or spend the day at a lake fishing and waterskiing.

During 1961 and 1962 in southwest Georgia the struggle of African Americans to claim civil and human rights reached a critical point. The people of Albany adopted a firm position during these delicate times, determined to fight segregation through non-violence. Visit the Albany Civil Rights Movement Memorial, a fountain commemorating this important period in history.

In historic downtown Albany, find the Thronateeska Heritage Centre, a non-profit organization for science education and historic preservation. Enjoy its different sites: the History Museum, Wetherbee Planetarium and the Science Museum. Visit the renowned Theatre AlbanyOpens in a new window, located in John A. Davis House, one of Albany's pre-Civil War landmark buildings. This is among the oldest and most highly regarded cultural organizations in Albany.

While you are in Albany, enjoy its nature-related attractions and outdoor activities. Visit the Flint RiverQuariumOpens in a new window, which features a 175,000-gallon (660-cubic-metre) aquarium on the banks of the Flint River. Spend a day fishing and boating on the beautiful Lake Chehaw and enjoy a picnic at Riverfront Park. This lovely green area has fun attractions for kids, such as Turtle Grove Play Park and the Festival Springs Fountain splash pad. Stop at the popular Ray Charles PlazaOpens in a new window featuring a sculpture of the famous Albany-born pianist seated at a baby grand. It’s a beautiful spot, with a view of the Flint River. It’s also a good place for a nighttime visit, when the square lights up and Ray Charles music is played.

When visiting Albany, remember that its climate is characterized by significant rainfall, some of which comes in the form of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Summers are usually hot and humid, while winters are mild to cool.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Albany GA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Albany GA
3 out of 5
2735 Dawson Rd, Dawson Road and Liberty Expwy, Albany, GA
The price is £84 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£84
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Albany GA
Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall
Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall
2.5 out of 5
2720 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA
The price is £71 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£71
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
"Everything, shopping, dinning is great hotel very clean and staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall
Motel 6 Albany, GA
Motel 6 Albany, GA
2 out of 5
2719 Pointe North Blvd, Albany, GA
The price is £59 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£59
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (411 reviews)
"Over all it was a good experience."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Motel 6 Albany, GA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quiet And Private Oasis
Quiet And Private Oasis
Albany, GA
Stay at this holiday home in Albany. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and patios. Popular attractions Ken Gardens Park and Cox Landing are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
The fun house!
"Between the arcade games, swimming pool, indoor basketball hoop and the comfy couches, it was a was a wonderful stay! Highly recommend renting from them. The house has a wonderfully fun and comfy vibe. The hosts were easy to communicate with and that is a huge plus when renting from VRBO."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

Quiet And Private Oasis
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Albany, GA
Stay at this apartment in Albany. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Albany Museum of Art and Albany ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
Great location!
"Great location! Check-in process was easy and the host was very communicative with any questions we had...I would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Southern Charm
Peaceful Paradise
Peaceful Paradise
Albany, GA
Stay at this apartment in Albany. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ken Gardens Park and Cox Landing ...
Great stay
"Stayed here with my husband and son while visiting family. Location was great, place was just like the pictures, and the host was great and responsive. Definitely plan on staying here again."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Peaceful Paradise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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